$570,OOO Cabrini-Green Sweeps
Instead of supporting community initiatives
$767,000 Consultants to Inspect Bridges Citywide
Instead of consistent maintenance
$120,000 Rich Pal’s Salary for Running CTA
Instead of cogent transportation policy
$2,700* Coffee, Donuts, and Overtime Pay for Marathon School Bargaining Session
Instead of control of Board of Ed
$350,000 Lake Calumet PR Campaign
Instead of realistic airport plan
$1,OO0,0OO Public Relations Staff
*Wild guess
Art accompanying story in printed newspaper (not available in this archive): illustration/Kurt Mitchell.